Spinach with Raisin and Pine Nuts

Spinach with raisin and pine nuts, or as the Italians say, “spinaci con uvetta e pinoli” is that kind of recipe that once you prepare it you will feel like redoing it over and over again.

The first time I had it I was in Rome and just after finishing my meal I asked the waiter how the dish had been prepared. He gave me some tips to treasure so here is my version of this traditional Italian recipe.

Ingredients

1 k spinach

1 sliced onion

35 g raisins

35 g pine nuts

20 g butter

Salt to taste

2 tablespoons marsala wine

1- Put the raisin in a small bowl, cover it with a little bit of hot water and add the marsala wine. Leave it for about 10 minutes (long enough to moisturize the raisins).

2 – In a saucepan add the onion with the butter and stir over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add the pine nuts and cook it for 5 more minutes, stirring from time to time.

3 – Drain the raisins and add to the saucepan together with the spinach.